CYO - Youth and Young Adult Ministry Office

The Youth & Young Adult Ministry Office of the Archdiocese of New Orleans seeks first to journey in faith alongside the young Catholic Church of today by helping them deepen their personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and by nurturing their spiritual development and active participation in the life of the Church. Our office strives to model the ministry of Jesus Christ, who prepared, trained and sent out His disciples for their mission in the world (Matt. 28:19), by providing spiritual and practical experience, consultation, strategies and resources to those working in youth and young adult ministry in our archdiocese. Our office accompanies adult leadership to help form, equip, and empower them to promote faithful, active Christian discipleship and growth in Catholic identity in the young people in their care, and to further the mission of the Church in their work with youth and young adults.

Young Adult Ministry empowers and resources parishes and ministries throughout the Archdiocese of New Orleans in their efforts to share the Gospel message of Jesus Christ, build community, and nurture the faith lives of men and women between the ages of 18 - 39.

The CYO Athletics program is an Archdiocesan-wide sports league for high school students organized by the Youth & Young Adult Ministry Office. The goal is to foster fellowship between youth from around the archdiocese through sports and to build community through friendly competition, and to encourage our young people to grow in their leadership skills through Christian sportsmanship. Sports are a unique tool that can serve to connect youth to parish life.